Oklahoma Governor Receives Criticism for Day of Prayer

Oklahoma is one of many states that rely on the oil industry to support their economy. The continuing downturn prompted Governor Mary Fallin to announce last month that October 13 would now be known as “Oilfield Prayer Day.”
In her proclamation, Fallin called upon Christians to thank God and look to him for wisdom. The proclamation has faced some backlash as many find that the proclamation did no...